T&T Man fined $100 for beating WIFE

A MAN who beat and threatened to stab his wife was yesterday ordered to pay a $100 fine.

Magistrate Taramatie Ramdass told the victim that her attacker was charged with common assault and this carried a maximum fine of $200.

Since the man had no previous convictions, Ramdass said he will pay $100. In default he will serve 15 days simple imprisonment. She advised the woman that the domestic violence application she had before the Family Court would have more weight. The couple will appear in that court in October.

In the meantime, the 37-year-old man of Gasparillo was warned to stay away from the woman.

"You are not to go near her. Not to lift a finger against the lady or send anyone to intimidate or threaten her," Ramdass said.

It was last Tuesday while at their home that the man struck the woman and threatened her with a knife. The case was heard yesterday in the San Fernando Magistrates' Court.